STR is a leading global provider of specialist rental equipment, innovative technologies, and data-enabling services for the offshore energy, renewables and marine science sectors. The company supports complex subsea and marine operations, helping clients gather precise data and operate safely in challenging environments. STR’s solutions enable efficient project execution for customers working in offshore renewables, oil and gas, and marine research. Team members collaborate with international partners and cutting-edge technology, contributing to projects that drive sustainable and data-driven offshore operations.
Role Description
The Senior Survey Engineer a full-time, on-site onshore based role in Aberdeen. The Senior Survey Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, preparation, testing, integration, maintenance, mobilisation, and operation of complex survey, positioning, and subsea sensor systems.
This position will be based in our workshop, providing senior technical authority, supporting project execution, equipment reliability, and data integrity. The Senior Survey Engineer acts as a subject matter expert, mentoring Survey Technicians, and supporting continuous improvement of technical procedures, systems, and standards while ensuring full compliance with industry, client, and company requirements.
Onshore / Base Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, testing, calibration, integration, and maintenance of survey and subsea equipment.
- E.G Positioning Systems, Multiplexors, Geophysical Sensors, Oceanographic Sensors, Video Systems, Data Acquisition Software.
- Act as senior technical authority for advanced fault finding, diagnostics, and complex repairs, including component‑level repair where appropriate.
- Review, develop, and approve test procedures and mobilisation documentation.
- Lead equipment mobilisation and demobilisation activities, ensuring systems meet project and client technical specifications.
- Configure complex survey systems, including firmware management, software configuration, network setup, time synchronisation, and interface testing.
- Ability to create and check cable drawings for STR, Third Party and Client equipment.
- Ensure compliance with company quality systems, manufacturer requirements, industry standards, and client specifications.
- Maintain and oversee accurate workshop documentation, calibration records, asset histories, and equipment performance data.
- Support equipment selection, upgrades, and technical improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical input to project planning, risk assessments, method statements, and readiness reviews.
- Promote and actively be involved in Quality and HSE initiatives to support a proactive Q+HSE culture throughout the team.
- Mentor and technically support the Trainee and Survey Technicians with their development and while deployed in the field.
- Form part of the Global Technical Support on‑call team.
Qualifications
Technical qualification (HNC / HND / Degree) in Electrical, Electronics, Marine or Engineering discipline or extensive experience operating at Senior Survey Technician level
- Private medical insurance, including dental and vision
- Wellbeing package such as additional paid leave day per year, enhanced sick pay and lunch and learns
- Comprehensive, ongoing training and development programmes such as STR Academy
- Charity/community events
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Senior Survey Engineer (Onshore) employer: STR
STR is an excellent employer for aspiring Offshore Survey Technicians, offering a structured training programme that combines hands-on experience with expert guidance. Our supportive work culture prioritises safety and professional growth, ensuring that you develop essential skills while working alongside experienced teams both onshore and offshore. With access to the STR Academy, you'll have unique opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic and innovative environment.
